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Echlin Family History

Echlin Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Echlin in the parish of Dalmeny West Lothian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Echlin family from?

You can see how Echlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Echlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Echlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 27 Echlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Echlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Echlin families in 1891.
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What did your Echlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Echlin. 67% of Echlin men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Echlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Echlin were Civil Engineer and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Civil Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Echlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Echlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 733 immigration records available for the last name Echlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 422 military records available for the last name Echlin. For the veterans among your Echlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Echlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Echlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Echlin in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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